Hulon G Simmons

Hulon Gene Simmons died peacefully at home on June 22 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma at the age of 89. Hulon is survived by his wife Irene Simmons; his three sons, Gregg and Patti Simmons of Fort Worth Texas, Stan and Julie Simmons of Katy Texas, and Brad and Stephanie Simmons of Marietta Georgia. He is also survived by his 7 grandchildren; Jeremy Simmons, Bethany Fort, Zac Simmons, Kalie Simmons, Braden Simmons, Lizzie Gafford, and Meredith Gafford; and two great grandchildren, Lucy Simmons and Piper Fort. He was preceded in death by father Rembert Simmons and mother Earline Simmons. Hulon was born on August 10, 1928 in Brooklyn Mississippi to Rembert and Earline Simmons. He graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi with a Bachelor of Science Degree in 1950. He served in the US Army, being honorably discharged in 1952. He married Mary Irene Jones of Bryan Texas on May 8, 1955. After moving to Houston in 1953, Hulon began working for Phillips Petroleum Company in the Accounting Office, soon moving into the Marketing Department where he served many different roles. He relocated to Bartlesville in 1974 and retired in 1987 after 33 years with Phillips. Hulon was an active member of First Baptist Church for 44 years and served in many area, including choir, Sunday school director/teacher, and a deacon. His interests included; family, sports, working outdoors, photography, music, and gardening. Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday, June 28 at 2pm at the Bartlesville First Baptist Church main sanctuary, with a graveside service to follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Pastor James Biesiadecki of First Baptist Church will officiate the service, with Reverends Tom Cox and Charles McCarthy assisting. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Hulon’s life. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Bartlesville First Baptist Church (New Day Building Fund) 405 S. Cherokee Bartlesville Ok, Hope Clinic 1536 NW Sunset Blvd Bartlesville Ok, or The Gideon International PO Box 140800 Nashville Tennessee 37214. The Simmons family will receive guests at the Stumpff Funeral Home on Wednesday from 6 PM until 8 PM. Come and go visitation will be at the funeral home on Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 AM until 8 PM.

Hulon G Simmons

August 10, 1928 - June 22, 2018